PresentationGold Coast AdministratorsNorth and South Districts :PresentationGold Coast AdministratorsNorth and South Districts Implementing the Technology Key learning area, 2004


Overview :Overview The nature of the Technology key learning area Key messages and links to other systemic initiatives Implementation timelines and support Localised implementation


The nature of the Technology key learning area :Technology involves the design and development of new products and new ways of doing things.   Technology combines creative thinking and practical problem solving skills. The nature of the Technology key learning area


Slide 4:Technology is an inventive process which arises from a human need, want or opportunity. It involves generating ideas and acting upon these to create innovative solutions/ ‘products’ that meet people’s needs.


Slide 5:People have used the processes of Technology to design, develop and refine the products they need over the centuries. During the last century, with the accelerated pace of change, people have begun to recognise the process we describe as ‘Technology’.


Slide 6:Technology is characterised by four interrelated processes. Ideating Producing Evaluating Investigating Need, want or opportunity Solution or product


Participating in technological change :Participating in technological change Technology Education provides a: means for students to understand and meaningfully participate in the design and development of new and emerging technological development. critical framework to understand Technology and respond resourcefully to technological change.


A practical area of learning :A practical area of learning Students learn about technology through active involvement in design challenges. Technology is a ‘hands-on’ area of learning. Students use creativity, practical problem solving and innovation to solve problems and turn ideas and concepts into models, prototypes and real products.


Four interrelated strands :Four interrelated strands Technology Practice Materials Information Systems


Slide 10:Technology is a core aspect of the curriculum for all students Years 1-10. Primary students all strands Secondary Technology practice and at least one other.


Secondary schools :Secondary schools The Years 1-10 Technology syllabus provides a framework for: Agriculture, Business, Home Economics, Industrial Technology and Design, Information Communication and Tech.


Slide 12:TECHNOLOGY Subject area syllabuses Subject area syllabuses Subject area syllabuses Subject area syllabuses Subject area syllabuses


Implementation Secondary schools :Implementation Secondary schools


Implementation Secondary schools :Implementation Secondary schools


Slide 15:Contextualized learning with multiple possible solutions Collaborative approach to knowledge construction where ‘answers’ are contestable Focus on creativity and innovation with justification.


Students develop: :A critical framework (positive and negative implications) that technologies have on people and the environment. Practical problem solving skills and abilities - investigate and capitalise on opportunities to design and develop appropriate products Students develop:


Learning outcomes :Range of Creative solutions Learning outcomes Design, develop and market an educational toy suitable for a pre-schooler. Design process Design challenge


Learning outcomes :Learning outcomes Technology practice Investigation, ideation, production and evaluation Materials Nature and techniques Information Nature and techniques Systems Nature and techniques Design challenge/s


Learning Activities :Learning Activities Ideation Investigation evaulation Production


Assessment :Assessment Technology practice Investigation, ideation, production and evaluation Materials Nature and techniques Information Nature and techniques Systems Nature and techniques Design Solution Process Product


Key messages and links to other systemic initiatives :Key messages and links to other systemic initiatives Middle phases of schooling Problem based learning and productive pedagogies Spotlight on science Other Key learning areas - Connected curriculum New basics


Implementation timelines and support :Implementation timelines and support Launched 25 June, 2003. (2003 - 2007) Systemic support/localised support Innovator schools Professional associations Universities research partnerships Electronic - website/discussion list/learning place AGQTP


Localised implementation :Localised implementation Four step process Principals and administrators - key messages (24.2.04) Series of workshops with teachers - planning (25-26, 29.3.04) Follow-up and ongoing mentoring in schools Revising and sharing day.